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The ironclad was a remarkable invention during the time of the Civil War. With the iron covered hulls, and the roof mounted cannons, they were thought indestructible. With this new ship added to the Civil War, sea battles became as important as land battles such as Gettysburg.
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EzraDuring the US Civil War battle at Hampton Roads, the first ironclad vs ironclad naval battle took place. Based on the success of ironclad warships during this war, more ironclad warships were built and soon dominated sea warfare.
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The Monitor and the Merrimack were examples of what which changed the nature of naval warfare?
weiner NEW RESPONDENT The fighting represented the end of the era of wooden sailing warship and the advent of ironclad, steam powered warships.
Were there any naval battles during the US Civil War?
Yes, there were naval battles; in fact, the first ironclad ships were invented during the Civil War.
What is the south ironclad?
The South Ironclad refers to various ironclad warships used by the Confederate States of America during the American Civil War. The most famous example is the CSS Virginia, formerly known as the USS Merrimack, which participated in the Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862. The South Ironclads played a significant role in changing naval warfare tactics during the Civil War.
How did ironclad change naval warfare?
The age wooden ships had passed. Iron & steel vessels of war would be the new order.
What revolution in shipbuilding changed naval warfare?
ANSWER The building of the Ironclads.
